Jack Abelson: During the holidays, instead of markdowns, the emphasis should be on providing the best customer experience possible.
Can we expect a sales surge before Christmas?
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A retailer asks our merchandise planning expert Steve Pruitt, “Business has been off this season — can we expect a sales surge the last week before Christmas?”
NRF pleads for early fiscal cliff solution
November 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The National Retail Federation implored President Obama and Congress to come up with an urgent plan to avoid the tax increases and spending cuts — the so-called “fiscal cliff” — set to take effect in January.
Retail imports expected up in October
October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Import cargo volumes at major retail container ports in the US are expected to increase by 9.9% in October as retailers stock up for the holidays.
